Reconnecting Dominicans with Our Homeland
Our Purpose
Rematriation RD is dedicated to supporting Dominicans in the diaspora and in the island as we reclaim our ancestral traditions and the land. We create experiences where Dominicans can contribute, learn, and heal. We prioritize social justice, land care, and community growth, and believe in honoring our cultural roots while building a brighter future for all Dominicans.
Culture
Community
Healing
Justice
Land Stewardship
Our Work
Online Member Community
Our 6-month online container providing resources and support for those wanting to practice Rematriation, from wherever you are.
We will begin registration on November 1st, 2026.
Class is in Session: JANUARY 2027 - JUNE 2027
Rematriation Immersion
An immersive weeklong experience in the Dominican Republic that reconnects diasporic Dominicans to our culture, land, social justice movements, and people. Since 2024, we have gathered intimate cohorts for a transformative week of learning, reflection, and connection through regenerative farming, natural clay building, Afro-Indigenous spirituality, surfing, ancestral gastronomy, community organizing, y más.
The immersion takes place in CABARETE, LA VEGA, and SANTO DOMINGO for 7 nights and 8 days.
Applications for 2026 are now closed. In 2027, we’re hosting two immersions. Get on the waiting list for 2027!
CasaTierra - Rematriation Center
CasaTierra is a communal homestead & Rematriation center in the northcoast of the Dominican Republic, Cabarete. We offer refuge, community, belonging, and renewal for people seeking liberation. We offer short term and long terms stays in our fully furnished and equipped modern campo studio apartments.
We are currently booked until February 2027.
Join Our Online Community
What is the Rematriation RD Member Community?
The Rematriation RD Member Community is an online platform for Dominicans to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the well-being of their homeland. Members receive personalized guidance through bi-weekly coaching calls that address challenges and practical advice on dual citizenship, home-building, and island life. Additionally, you receive education on Dominican history, land stewardship, education, civic participation, and ancestral practices. Members can access a library of resources, a private forum for connection, and live Q&A sessions for support. Whether you are exploring or planning your return, the community offers tools and connections to reclaim your roots. This membership is a journey home, fostering a movement to rematriate, reconnect, and rebuild in the Dominican Republic.
Moments from Rematriation Immersion 2024
In Their Words
When I first learned about Rematriation RD, I was already drawn to the idea of moving back to the Dominican Republic and starting that process. I love the fact that Ysanet is living and breathing the experience in real time. When we set time up to converse about the pros and cons of what actually goes on in the Dominican Republic, it’s a knowledgeable resource that helps me plan to make informed decisions for my family’s future.
Dabrali Diaz, Author - The Music From Our Country
I first learned of rematriation through Ysanet. I think that as Dominicans in the diaspora it is important for us to think about the ways that our day to day lives and politics inform how our communities think about the island and specifically the ways that we engage with the social and political life in the island. Through my workshops with Ysanet, and through her writing, I have been able to better equip myself to better politically think about what living and even visiting the island looks like. What are the ways that I am engaging with organizing on the island? How do I engage with the land in ways that challenge nationalism? All questions that need to be engaged with prior to beginning a process of rematration.
Penelope Ramirez, Community Organizer and Designer
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